Endoscopy Tech Per Diem - CMME Endoscopy

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technology certificates preferred.
• Courses in anatomy/physiology and basic chemistry at college level preferred.
• One year of Operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works as a scrub assistant to the physician during all invasive endoscopy procedures.
• Performs all GI procedures including, but not limited to Biopsy, Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC), Barrx, Dilation, Specimen acquisition, Labeling and handling, and Peg Tube placement, all at the direction of the GI Physician, Surgeon, or RN.
• Ensures safe transportation, handling, disinfection, sterilization and maintenance of the Flexible Endoscopes, and the Automated Reprocessing devices, following manufacturer guidelines and recommendations from SGNA, JCAHO, and CDC.
• Confirms GI suite procedure is as scheduled, and that needed supplies, instruments, and equipment are available, ready, and complete before patient enters the GI Suite.
• Confirms integrity and appropriate preparation of all sterile items before opening and again while preparing the aseptic/sterile field.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED